The OICL Assistant Cut Off 2025 has been released for the Prelims examination. Candidates who appeared for the OICL Assistant Prelims exam on 07 September 2025 can now check the expected cut-off marks. Clearing the sectional and overall cut-offs is mandatory to appear for the Mains examination.
The final OICL Assistant merit list 2025 will be prepared based on performance in the Mains exam and language proficiency test.
OICL Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2025 Overview
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) conducts the Assistant recruitment exam in two stages – Prelims and Mains. Candidates must meet both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for the Mains stage. The cut-off marks are influenced by the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and overall candidate performance.
OICL Assistant Expected Cut Off 2025: Category-wise
Based on analysis and candidate feedback after the Prelims exam on 07 September 2025, the expected cut-off marks for different categories are as follows:
Category | Expected Cut Off (Marks) |
UR (General) | 75 – 80 |
SC | 70 – 74 |
ST | 68 – 72 |
OBC | 65 – 70 |
EWS | 62 – 68 |
OICL Assistant Prelims Section-wise Expected Cut Off 2025
Candidates must also meet sectional cut-offs in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. The expected marks are as follows:
Section | Expected Cut Off |
English | 14 – 16 |
Numerical Ability | 18 – 20 |
Reasoning | 18 – 22 |
Meeting both sectional and overall cut-offs is essential to proceed to the Mains examination.
Factors Determining OICL Assistant Cut Off 2025
Several key factors influence the OICL Assistant Prelims cut-off:
- Number of Vacancies – For 2025, 500 Assistant posts are available, affecting the cut-off level.
- Number of Applicants – Higher competition may increase cut-offs.
- Difficulty Level of Exam – More challenging exams may lower cut-offs.
- Candidate Performance – Overall performance affects the cut-off marks.
- Reservation Policies – Cut-offs vary for UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
- Previous Year Trends – Past cut-offs serve as benchmarks for the current year.
Candidates are advised to score well above the expected cut-off to secure a safe margin for qualifying the Mains examination.